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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,717.74, 45,150.69 and 18,570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,717.74, 45,150.69 and 18,570.82 is: 25,627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,717.74 : 45,150.69 = 18,570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,717.74/45,150.69 = 18,570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,717.74x = 45,150.69 × 18,570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,717.74x = 838,485,293.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,485,293.63/32,717.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,627.85

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